Pre-licensing visit·February 24, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad conducted this announced inspection for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant (AP) Maria Avila, discussed the purpose of the inspection, and toured the facility. Facility is to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Application was submitted to Community Care Licensing on December 2, 2024. This is an initial application with no residents in care. During the inspection, LPA and AP observed the following: Structure: this is a two-story home. Facility is a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2 story house with an attached garage that is being used for storage. There is a back yard with a patio cover for the residents. Facility telephone number is (714) 591-5150. Resident Bedrooms: the 4 resident bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents’ furnishings. Lamps, chairs, linens, and storage for each resident bedroom inspected. Staff Bedrooms: LPA inspected the 1 staff bedroom on the second floor. Bathrooms were clean, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature: tested between 113 and 115 F degrees in the 2 resident bathrooms. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: new linens and fully stocked linen closets were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan, and Menu: reviewed. Food Service: 7 days nonperishable and 2 days perishable food supply reviewed. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher: inspected. Appliances: stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer inspected. Knives: observed locked in the kitchen. Toxins: observed locked in the garage. Medication cabinet is locked. First-Aid Kit and Activity Supplies: observed and available. Resident & Staff Files: this is an initial inspection and LPA observed storage space for resident and staff files. Fire clearance was approved by City of Garden Grove Fire Department on January 14, 2025 for 6 non-ambulatory. Backyard: backyard exit gate is operational and unlocked. Backyard has shaded area for outdoor activities and sufficient seating for residents. Component III was completed with AP during today’s inspection. AP will obtain liability insurance once the application is approved. CONTINUED During the inspection, LPA explained the process of this application and about the post licensing inspection once the facility is licensed. AP was informed today that the facility is ready for licensure and final approval will be processed by the CAB supervisor in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to AP.